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277 media appearances in 2026 (including 37 national appearances)
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Toronto Star (December 10, 2013)
Website Article
Secrecy in the federal government is worse now than in past 25 years
Hill Times (November 25, 2013)
Website Article
Minister of State for Democratic Reform Pierre Polievre isn’t really doing anything when he could be doing a lot to make Canada’s government more democratic
MacLean in the Morning Show (News 95.7 Halifax, News 88.9 Saint John, News 91.9 Moncton) (November 19, 2013)
Radio Interview
Federal whistleblower protection law is not strong enough to protect whistleblowers, and Conservatives have violated requirement to begin five-year review of law last year
The Todd Veinotte Show (News 95.7 Halifax, News 88.9 Saint John, News 91.9 Moncton) (November 18, 2013)
Radio Interview
Federal whistleblower protection law is not strong enough to protect whistleblowers, and Conservatives have violated requirement to begin five-year review of law last year
CBC Radio (November 6, 2013)
Radio Interview
CBC Radio (Yukon) re: how to establish an effective “sunshine” list for government employees and contractors
Maclean's Magazine (October 15, 2013)
Website Article
More and more groups joining Democracy Watch’s long-term call for comprehensive democratic reforms — Maclean’s Magazine
Calgary Herald (October 12, 2013)
Website Article
Alberta’s government’s plan to disclose public servant salaries a baby step forward — Calgary Herald
Calgary Herald (September 22, 2013)
Website Article
Alberta’s cities, like cities and towns across Canada should be required to have more open meetings, with complaints allowed to an independent provincial watchdog and strong penalties for violations Calgary Herald
Global Post (September 15, 2013)
Website Article
Canadians will participate and vote for politicians who make promises to make changes to open government, honesty in politics, waste prevention, and other key laws
CTV News (July 9, 2013)
Television Interview
Snowden case shows need for stronger whistleblower clarity and protection in Canada



